Jonathan Warns David – 1 Samuel 20
- David flees from Naioth and goes to Jonathan. He asks Jonathan what he has done that Saul wants to kill him. He reminds Jonathan that Saul knows of their friendship and he won't tell Jonathan of his plans for David, and tells him he will hide instead of going to eat with the king at the new moon festival. Jonathan is to tell Saul that David has gone home to Bethlehem, and if Saul becomes mad, he will know Saul's ill will toward David.
- This comes to pass, and Saul becomes angry when Jonathan tells him David has gone to Bethlehem. He curses him and throws his spear at him. The next day, Jonathan takes a young boy and goes in search of David. He shoots the arrows ahead of him and sends the boy to retrieve them, then sends him back to town. When the boy is gone, David comes to meet Jonathan and bows before him three times. They embrace and say their goodbyes.
David and the Holy Bread – 1 Samuel 21
- David goes to Nob to Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech asks why he is alone, and David tells him he is sent by Saul and cannot tell anyone why he is there, that he will meet his men later. He asks for bread, and Ahimelech has no common bread, so he gives David holy bread. David asks if he has a sword, since he had no time to bring one, and Ahimelech gives him the sword of Goliath.
David Flees to Gath
- David flees to Gath, to Achish the king (with hope of serving him as a mercenary, but the kings men recognize him). He is brought to the king, where he pretends to be insane. Achish believes he is mad.
Taste and See that the Lord is Good – Psalm 34
- David writes of paslm of thanksgiving for God's care and protection of those who trust in Him.
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